Semi custom cabinets

Cabinets using the standard designs can made to order in the sizes you want.

Build quality is normally better than with stock cabinets.

These are the most popular type of kitchen cabinets, although they are more expensive than the stock ones.

Custom cabinets

These are designed and built specifically for your kitchen.

You have an unlimited choice of designs, colors and finishes.

The interior can be made specifically for your requirements to store exactly what you want.

The type and quality of the wood and materials used depends on the buyer’s preferences.

This is the best option when matching new cabinets to preexisting ones or when unusual spaces make stock or semi custom cabinets unviable.

These are the most expensive types of kitchen cabinets.

Kitchen cabinet construction and materials

Kitchen cabinets are made in 2 ways:

What is called face frame construction involved using a front facing frame. This allows for flexibility in the design but the frame reduces interior space.

Frameless construction requires no frame and so greater interior space is available. This type of kitchen cabinet is more suitable for contemporary looking kitchens.

Wood is the material of choice for kitchen cabinets and various types of wood including pine, hickory, cherry, birch, oak and maple, to name a few, are often used. The type of wood is important not just for appearance but also for durability. Woods like hickory and oak are hard and heavy, while pine is lighter and softer and so more prone to scratches and dents. Most cabinets are made from a combination of woods and also often use plywood and particle board.

Kitchen cabinet hardware

Hardware is a small component of the cabinets but the type and finish of the handles and pulls used will affect the final appearance of the cabinets. The hardware you choose should not only enhance the appeal of the cabinets, but also fit in with the rest of the kitchen décor.

Kitchen cabinet design ideas

Define the style you want. For example:

Do you want raised panel doors for a traditional look?

Or would using knotty pine and less detail for a rustic look be better?

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Usually, kitchen cabinets styles are just a matter of taste but it’s a good idea to plan out what you need before designing your kitchen, because the style of kitchen room reflects the architecture of home.

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These are some great tips to remember, thanks for sharing. I think the two most important things to remember about cabinets, is personal preference and how they work with the current style of you kitchen. I’d like to see some future articles on how to install kitchen cabinets.

There is such a variety of cabinet types and styles. Once you select among styles, a homeowner should also look at the quality of construction to see if it is the type of quality box and joinery that they wish to have in their new kitchen.

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